Talking Loss, Grief, Priorities

A heavy topic on this episode as we talk about the loss Brooks & his family endured. We talk about how to turn such trauma into positive results and the importance of prioritising time spent with our kids.

Talking Adoption, ADHD, Juvenile Correction

Michael is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter based in the US and has 3 teenage kids. On this episode we dive into the story behind his children's adoption and what that has looked like for each of them and the family.

Talking Premature Delivery, Eating Difficulties, Family Protection

Shaun is the father to one daughter who is currently fitted with a gastro-tube to manage all of her eating. In the episode Shaun tells the story of the circumstances that led to that and the challenges that come with it.

Talking Alcoholism, Emotions, Step-Fatherhood

CJ is an author and step-father who battled an upbringing of abuse which lead to alcoholism. Listen to how he came through all of that to now help develop a beautiful family life for his wife and daughter.

Talking Parenting Adults, Men’s Health, Relationships

Matt is the father to two adult children and has worked alongside numerous men, helping them with their health and relationship journeys. Tune in for a great conversation!

Talking Children's Sports, Nutrition, Being a Step-Father

Grant has coached many children and young people to high levels within sports, he has a lot to say on what’s best for children in this space. We also chat about the process of him becoming a step-father.

Talking Being a Stay at Home Dad, Growing Dad Groups and Relationship Expectations

We dive into various topics such as being a stay at home dad, the strong emotions of early fatherhood, the importance of communicating clear expectations with our partners.

Dad Dialogue 2024 reflection and lookahead to 2025.

Join host Laurence as he unpacks 2024 from a personal perspective and podcast perspective by sharing clips from previous guests. He then looks forward to some exciting things in 2025!

Talking Choosing a School, Kid's Ownership & Responsibility

First interview published in 2025 is with Anson who is the son to a teenage boy. We discuss the process of choosing a high school and how to best foster independence and responsibility.

Talking Parenting Approaches, Balancing Work, Reading

James is from the US and has a 6 year old daughter. Currently between jobs, James has been supporting his family during a big move. James shares some of his feelings towards typical approaches to parenting as well as traditional parenting advice.

Talking New Fatherhood, Life Design

David is from Portugal and he is a very new father of a daughter who at the time of recording was 3 months old. David runs his own company so part of our discussion is balancing that alongside having a newborn.

Talking Relationships, Travel, Goals & Needs

Matt is a relationship coach and a father of a 4 year old girl. In the episode we talk about all sorts of topics including Matt’s heart behind becoming a relationship coach and his approach to maintaining and improving different relationships.

Talking Parental Leave, Kids TV, Worries & Concerns

Corin is a dad of two, a 12 year old girl and a 7 year old boy. During the episode we discuss Corin’s experience taking 6 months parental leave for each of his kids and the different positives from that process as well as some of the challenges. 

Talking ADHD, Stay at Home Parenting, Research & Learning

For episode 20 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by Dustin Horvath. Dustin is a father of two young girls and is a dad with ADHD. A former educator, Dustin now offers consulting services to young people who may also have ADHD to help them plan for their future. 

Talking Step-Parenting, Showing Up, Safety

Another first for the Dad Dialogue podcast as we welcome the first step-dad on to the show. Skyler has two daughters, the eldest to which he is a step-father. On the show we talk about the journey towards becoming a step-father, the memorable moments of bonding with his now step-daughter, as well as managing relationships once he and his wife had a new child as well.

Talking Culture, Childcare, Work Balance

For this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, host Laurence is joined by Nicholas Braman. Nicholas is based in Singapore and he has a 2 year old daughter. 

Talking Transformation, Helping Men

On episode 17 of the Dad Dialogue podcast the guest is Mitchell Osmond of Dadnation. Mitchell is the dad to a 10 month old boy and as a father he has been able to pull from his experiences of stepping up and caring for his nieces who had their own troubled upbringing. In this episode Mitchell shares about his own upbringing within a dysfunctional home as well as the much needed transformation he went through early on in his marriage. Mitchell has a background as a music pastor and was raised within a church setting so we also discuss the importance of faith within his life. 

Talking Media Boundaries, Moving Countries

In this episode of Dad Dialogue Podcast, we sit down with Leo, an innovative video game developer and dedicated father of two. With a son and a daughter, Leo shares insights on balancing his creative career with family life. Join us as he discusses the unique perspectives his children bring to his work, the challenges of parenting in a digital age, and the importance of making meaningful connections with his children.

Talking Terrible Twos, Allergies, Being Proud

Joining Laurence for the next instalment of the Dad Dialogue podcast is Mike! Mike is a salesman based in Texas and he has been married for five years and he and his wife have a two year old daughter together.

We have another first for the Dad Dialogue podcast, the first dad to have adopted his children. Jason is married to his husband Zane and around 7 years ago they adopted a teenage boy out of the foster system. They subsequently adopted that boys older sister and took custody of her daughter also, making Jason a grandpa! The story of how this family came together is super interesting and something that can provide a different perspective to methods of starting and raising a family. 

Jason has his own podcast which he hosts alongside his friend Jennifer who also adopted from the foster system. It is called A Guide to Poor Parenting and if you want to listen you can find it at all typical podcast platforms, or follow this link. 

If Jason’s story resonated with you in anyway feel free to reach out to the show via the contact page. We’d love to hear more stories of people relating to the adoption and/or fostering world. 

Enjoy the episode!